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Developed within the framework of the Joint European Union – Council of Europe Project on Child-friendly Justice (CFJ Project ...
Ukraine has been the Council of Europe’s top priority from the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, which led to the exclusion of the Russian Federation on 16 March 2022.
In a report published today, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance ( ECRI) calls on the Latvian authorities ...
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are increasingly being used to intimidate and silence journalists, ...
The report, covering developments since 2020, evaluates the measures taken by Croatia to prevent vulnerabilities to ...
Hate speech is not an isolated issue, but a part of a deeper challenge - to trust, to truth, to democracy itself,” stated ...
Council of Europe No Hate Speech Week 2025 marks 18 June, the International Day for countering hate speech The 2025 edition ...
"I am shocked by Russia’s attack on Kyiv last night, which killed at least 15 and injured 114 civilians. We need to step up ...
The Committee of Experts of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages held its 82nd plenary meeting on 10-13 ...
In an era of growing disinformation, democratic societies face mounting challenges to trust, electoral integrity, and informed public debate. This panel will examine the evolving disinformation ...
Violence against women in the UK: Many promising initiatives, but protection is patchy and crucial services are under-resourced, say Council of Europe experts ...